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Dixon’s Pull for Relocators
DIXON, CA (MPG) - The once quiet town of Dixon has seen a surge in new home sales as of late. This boom is influenced by a combination of factors that make Dixon an increasingly attractive place to hang your hat. Growth of the Economy. Companies are drawn to Dixon,...
‘Fast and furry-ous;' Tracking California's bears using GPS technology
In many ways, it was a typical Southern California sight that played out this week when yet another black bear wandered into an area too close for comfort. However, the unusual thing about the sighting in Chatsworth was the location itself, far from where most bear sightings most often happen in the San Gabriel Valley foothills.
Extreme heat, wildfire risk sparks concern for Bay Area residents, public safety departments
Wildfire smoke and temperatures climbing up to the mid-90s have caused public health and safety organizations such as the Berkeley Fire Department, or BFD, to issue warnings and take measures to protect the public from heatwaves, fires and moderate air quality. Concerns began Monday when fireworks caused a wildfire to...
CA Avocados Ramp Up and July 4th BBQ Price Hits New Record
**With the supply of Mexican avocados tapering off and prices rising, California growers have ramped up harvest, hoping to get their crop to market while it remains strong. Prices may jump higher if the USDA does not immediately resume full inspections of avocados from the Mexican state of Michoacan. Inspections...
Is The City in danger of losing its chilly climate identity?
San Francisco has long championed itself as a temperate paradise — even if it didn’t feel that way to start the month. The City opened July with its hottest stretch of the year, with San Francisco falling under a National Weather Service-issued heat advisory through the Fourth of July. But San Franciscans know that these summer warm-ups — despite increasing in frequency — remain the exception, not the rule. ...
Cal's Mark Madsen Announces Signing Of Washington State Transfer Spencer Mahoney
Spencer Mahoney has signed to play for the California men's basketball team, head coach Mark Madsen announced. Mahoney, who utilized his redshirt option as a freshman at Washington State last season, will join the Golden Bears for the upcoming 2024-25 campaign and has four years of eligibility remaining. A 6-foot-9,...
Driver faces felony charges in West Portal crash that killed family of 4
In San Francisco, the West Portal neighborhood is responding after the city's district attorney announced charges against the driver who crashed and killed a family of four earlier this year.Still shaken by the horrific crash that ended the lives of a family of four outside a library, many in the West Portal community are still grieving.RELATED: SFMTA releases findings on SF intersection where entire family was killed; residents want changes"It's something that it's edged in the neighborhood and the community where families frequent this every day. It's right next to the library where I bring my kids to," said Ray...
SF Giants Beat Braves Behind Hayden Birdsong, Three Blasts
FBI issues chilling July 4 alert warning 'lone wolf attackers' could target big celebrations
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security warned in a bulletin that the biggest threats are lone offenders and small groups, who find large events such as holiday gatherings 'attractive' targets
Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews continued battling flames amid scorching heat, officials said. Containment of the Thompson Fire near the city of Oroville in Butte County also increased to 29% from 7%.
Why are fireworks still legal in wildfire-prone California?
EL DORADO COUNTY — The Fourth of July holiday is in full swing, and while some counties have made them illegal, many of our California counties still allow safe and sane fireworks.Currently, more than 60 cities in our viewing area allow safe and sane fireworks."Every city, county or municipality can make the decision if they will allow the usage of safe and sane fireworks," State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant said. "So every city makes their own decision based on their own needs and decision making."Berlant said that some cities or counties may consider themselves a lower threat to wildfires and...
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